Project Engineer

International Automotive Components • Mendon, MI

8d

About The Position

Support Engineering during launches on product specifications. Enter in full labor when tooling arrives to plant and when SOP (start of production) starts. Communicate optimizations, changes between Process, Mfgr, etc. Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes related to product launch in industrial plant. Coordinate product engineering, and manufacturing teams to meet customer’s timeline of launch programs. Attend gate reviews and maintain reporting of launch phase activities. Develops and evaluates manufacturing capacity, and methods, used for new product launch including quoting, managing engineering and process changes with plant departments, tracking the programs profitability, and being an active participant in cost save development and implementation.

Requirements

• Proficient in CAD software
• BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field required
• Requires 3-5 years of experience in product engineering or program management within the automotive sector, preferably at a Tier 1 supplier.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project elements including design, quality planning, manufacturing, and validation.
• Coordinate technical activities, including prototype testing, feasibility studies, and cost analysis.
• Lead root-cause for technical issues during development, using methodologies like 8D or 5Why.
• Manages the technical and timing aspects of engineering changes, including cost-reduction techniques.
• Provides hands-on support on the plant for trials and troubleshooting.
• Enter in full labor when tooling arrives to plant and when SOP (start of production) starts.
• Communicate optimizations, changes between Process, Mfgr, etc.
• Attend gate reviews and maintain reporting of launch phase activities.
• Develops and evaluates manufacturing capacity, and methods, used for new product launch including quoting, managing engineering and process changes with plant departments, tracking the programs profitability, and being an active participant in cost save development and implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level